5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House
House in Edinburgh
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
About this house rental
Welcome to our first class five bedroom townhouse in the prestigious Hillside District of Edinburgh. Or as you can call it — home. Self-catered luxury in the heart of the city. We’re confident there’s no better way to stay in Scotland’s breathtaking capital.
Top Hat House is a listed Georgian building designed by the famous architect, William H Playfair. We have lovingly restored this quintessential New Town property into an immaculate home for hire. It’s a blissful blend of original elegance and all the comforts of modern living.
We wanted to create so much more than a place to rest your head. Top Hat House is somewhere you can live and breathe Edinburgh in total comfort and style. With fun, vibrant interiors, and state of the art appliances throughout, you can come and go, and only ever be pleased.
❏ Keyless entry
❏ Smart home
❏ Free fibre optic Wi-Fi throughout
❏ One-touch lighting for any mood
❏ Simple boost heating system
The Drawing room:- The perfect setting to be together as a group or while away the evening with a good book. Delightful details are everywhere in this communal space that’s drenched in natural light from its charming tall windows. The views out over the Royal Terrace Gardens are simply stunning.
The Kitchen:- is ideal for cooking up a storm while surrounded by great company. Amenities include boiling water tap, coffee machine, drinks fridge, television
All bedrooms are equipped with hairdyers, television, kingsize beds (or twin if required), and smart lighting. All have their own ensuite with the master bedroom boasting a self clean loo and free standing bath.
Top Hat House is a listed Georgian building designed by the famous architect, William H Playfair. We have lovingly restored this quintessential New Town property into an immaculate home for hire. It’s a blissful blend of original elegance and all the comforts of modern living.
We wanted to create so much more than a place to rest your head. Top Hat House is somewhere you can live and breathe Edinburgh in total comfort and style. With fun, vibrant interiors, and state of the art appliances throughout, you can come and go, and only ever be pleased.
❏ Keyless entry
❏ Smart home
❏ Free fibre optic Wi-Fi throughout
❏ One-touch lighting for any mood
❏ Simple boost heating system
The Drawing room:- The perfect setting to be together as a group or while away the evening with a good book. Delightful details are everywhere in this communal space that’s drenched in natural light from its charming tall windows. The views out over the Royal Terrace Gardens are simply stunning.
The Kitchen:- is ideal for cooking up a storm while surrounded by great company. Amenities include boiling water tap, coffee machine, drinks fridge, television
All bedrooms are equipped with hairdyers, television, kingsize beds (or twin if required), and smart lighting. All have their own ensuite with the master bedroom boasting a self clean loo and free standing bath.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Edinburgh
££££
Reviews
5.0
This is an amazing property, very comfortable and spacious ,great location,walking distance to restaurants, train and attractions. 3 days we're too short I wish we could have stayed longer.
5.0
The Top Hat House was great. Plenty of room for the 9 of us. Clean, comfortable and well located. Near restaurants. I would gladly stay here again if we return to Edinburgh.
5.0
Our family of 7, three generations, thoroughly enjoyed this house. It was in a quiet neighborhood, lots of space for everyone and a terrific kitchen. Couldn’t have asked for anything better!
5.0
We very much enjoyed our stay at Top Hat House. We were a family of 6 adults (3 couples) and one toddler, and the house was perfect for our needs. The layout is excellent, it is well-appointed, and it's in a great location for accessible sight-seeing but is also fairly quiet.
5.0
This is a gorgeous, well appointed luxury property. There were a few things, like missing or burned out lightbulbs in some of the lamps in the bedrooms. But overall it's a great location and perfect for a large group.
5.0
Traveling w a big family is hard. But Hillside Crescent made our trip easy. We rent a lot of homes and I highly recommend this place. It’s location and size are incredible. We loved the short walk over the park to the city center. And everything about it.
5.0
We absolutely loved our stay at Top Hat House. We came to Edinburgh to visit our daughter who is getting her masters at the University of Edinburgh and decided to have a large family/friends holiday at the same time. The house was well equipped and easily accommodated 8 adults comfortably. The location was convenient and an easy walk to most tourist sites. There is no shortage of good restaurants nearby and the kitchen was well enough equipped for a large roast dinner we cooked one evening. Could use a few more paper products like paper towels and napkins but that really is nitpicking. Highly recommend!
5.0
The Top Hat House is in an amazing Georgian tenement building in a lovely part of Edinburgh not too far from Princes Street. The accommodation is spacious, modern and stylish; which meant we could do Edinburgh in style. Perfect to see all the wonderful things that the City of Edinburgh has to offer. Would strongly recommend it!
5.0
We wanted our family to all be together to celebrate our sons wedding in Scotland. The Top Hat House worked at perfect. Easy walk to center of town the Tram and numerous restaurants. Great place to stay instead of a hotel Room.
5.0
The Top Hat was beautiful! The pictures did not do it justice! We had a group of 10 and the space was perfect! The location was ideal, we had everything we needed. Communication with the host could have been better however Jane indicated some difficulties with the vrbo app. I would highly recommend this property.
5.0
Our family stayed here for our daughters wedding . It was a lovely and spacious home to celebrate the special event. The owner , Jane, was very helpful when we contacted with a couple of queries. Would recommend it for a peaceful and elegant stay in the centre of the city.
5.0
This is a great property: lots of space, great kitchen and a very good location under Carlton Hill. We were also impressed that when we raised a maintenance issue with the owner it was dealt with that day.
A small quibble: the Nespresso machine had been replaced with a Lavazo that takes a different and hard to find type of capsule.
5.0
Beautiful townhouse. There was enough room for all of us (10 people). Wish we could have stayed longer. It was a little challenging to find it initially. We will be back.
5.0
Beautiful place in Edinburgh that easily accommodated our large group. So nice to have individual suites with attached bathrooms too!
Very nice modern accommodations, but there are some repairs and TLC needed from a maintenance perspective - broken blinds in a few rooms, plugged shower drain in one bathroom, also some essentials need to be restocked - ran out of trash bags, the nspresso pods provided don’t fit the non nspresso machine, no basic spices (salt, pepper), we didn’t get a welcome gift in the refrigerator as promised… some little things like that that could be better from an experience perspective. Also communication with host fell off completely during our stay, previous to that was good, so not sure what happened there.
Otherwise, it was a wonderful place! Would stay again
5.0
We were traveling with extended family and for all nine of us this was a terrific place to stay. The house was roomy and well appointed. The location was excellent, within easy walking distance of major attractions.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay. Highly recommended.
5.0
Excellent and just as advertised.
3.0
Beautiful house and well stocked. It worked great for our family of 5 couples with 2 exceptions. The owner would not accommodate us storing our luggage at the house at 2:00 on our arrival day. She told us to store it at the train station…which cost us 180 pounds! When we did get let into the house we found tape across one of the showers and it was unusable because they had it regrouted… We were told not to use it. One of the couples had to use a shower in another couples’s bedroom. There was not compensation offered. ( did get a small discount after I asked ) I am still not sure why they wouldn’t let us drop our luggage…the house is huge and it would not have been in the way… they clearly had workers in the house and it would not have affected another guest. we could have stored our luggage there for 2 hours. Bottom line … owner not accommodating but expects guest to accommodate their needs of repairs etc…
5.0
Quite frankly the 5 bedroom, 5 full bath property was even more gorgeous in person. Huge ceilings, great decor! Well situated for walking around.
We were 9 adults and all were happy with this pick of a property.
We cooked once, well equipped kitchen.
My only opportunity comment, I paid for early check in and that wasn't an issue, first guest arrived at noon, I noticed stair carpet wasn't vacuumed and bad of dirty linen was in front door foyer, was picked up within the hour, that's probably nit picking but I did pay for it.
5.0
Quite the Top Hat. From a 13 year old to an 81 year old the house fitted us all. The living spaces were more than adequate but the bedrooms had little or no space to hang clothes. Especially the downstairs bedroom!! A small problem but needs to be addressed. We would stay there again should we return to Edinburgh
5.0
An absolutely gorgeous and commodious home that has everything you might need - all while in a perfect location! Weeks after our trip ended, my family still talks about how wonderful our experience was here as we spent some of our favorite nights in the house drinking wine around the fire after long days exploring all the fun and beautiful things nearby.
5.0
A group of 10 adults from Canada travelled to Edinburgh to celebrate a 50th birthday. We could not be happier with our choice to stay at Top Hat. It's rare that you can find 5 rooms with ensuite that are equally as nice. The home is beautifully appointed, with incredibly high ceiling, and we immediately felt at home. The location is a short 10-15min walk to the heart of Edinburgh. If you are a large group looking to stay together and stay in the heart of the city this place is for you. We would absolutely stay again and look forward to coming back and enjoying beautiful Edinburgh.
5.0
Great location if you don’t mind walk to many of the tourist attractions. Perfect for us. House is terrific and everyone was happy with the spacious bedrooms and modern bathrooms.
5.0
We booked this property for the weekend of our wedding in Edinburgh. It was absolutely beautiful and the quality and style were absolutely out of this world. We were a be family of 9 and we were all delighted with our stay from the youngest to the oldest. On the Saturday morning we had make up artists, hairdressers, videographers and photographers in the apartment getting us ready for the wedding and they were are amazed at how beautiful this property was. We would not hesitate to recommend and we definitely want to come back again in the future. Thank you for making our stay in Edinburgh and our wedding so memorable, we had the most amazing experience.
5.0
Excellent accommodation, in walking distance of many of Edinburgh’s attractions. Lovely large lounge and kitchen and five large bedrooms all with an en-suite. Will definitely be back and will recommend to friends.
4.0
We were awakened by construction on the roof directly above us every morning. We asked the property manager to resolve it to no effect
5.0
Convenient location, clean home
Beautiful home, was as good as advertised. Convenient safe location. Walking distance to shopping, castle, buses, and train station.
3.0
Top Hat Edinburgh
Top Hat is a beautiful, well cared for property in a perfect location. Our three generation UK trip was much anticipated by all since it had been postponed for 2 years due to Covid. We were thrilled with property except for one major issue. We were awakened between 7-8am daily with outdoor repairs during our entire stay even though we were told we wouldn’t be disturbed by it. Email to the management company was unanswered. To say we were disappointed is an understatement. Otherwise I would have given this property a five star review.
5.0
Beautiful house, great location
Amazing place, plenty of room and nicely located near the city-centre. We had a family get together with 4 adults and 4 kids between 4 and 8. The property was lovely, everyone had en suites and we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
5.0
Beautiful property
This is a very comfortable well appointed property
5.0
Friends get together
Lovely big house in central location
5.0
Top marks for The Top Hat
Fantastic, well appointed house in a fantastic location.
5.0
Top Hat House
We really enjoyed our time in Edinburgh and our stay at the Top Hat House. Perfect location for a mini-reunion with our boys and some of their friends. The house is within walking distance of all the main attractions in the city. Thank you for a great stay!
5.0
Very impressive property from the moment you step up to the door. Fabulous. Loved the welcome pack. Great space, all bedrooms en-suite. Easily accommodated our party of 8 (4 couples). Easy walking distance to tram, which was a breeze from the airport, but far enough from the centre in a quieter street.
5.0
Perfect location- beautiful home
We spent 3 nights at this property and were very comfortable. It’s as beautifully decorated as the photographs suggest. Each bedroom is roomy and the bathrooms are modern and well fitted out. We didn’t quite have everything we would have liked in the kitchen - I found it a little strange that there was no microwave- and unfortunately the boiling water tap couldn’t be used due to a leak, but none of that caused us a big problem. It did mean I had to communicate with the host and opted to do so by text and email which I think was a mistake as it caused some delays in her responding. I spoke to her about it after our rental, and she has taken on board some of the matters I raised, so hopefully future guests won’t have the same concerns. If anything was to crop up, I’d urge making contact by phone. I think if I’d done that, some minor irritations would have been resolved.
But back to the positives of which there were many. The property is very well located and we easily got around on foot to the main sites. There are nice pubs and food places nearby and we had a choice of shops/ supermarkets for food shopping. The house has a very comfortable vibe and we enjoyed relaxing in the lounge of an evening watching the world go by after a busy day sightseeing. I am happy to recommend this property.
5.0
Luxury Accommodation
Seven of us spent 4 nights in Top Hat House. We all traveled from different directions to celebrate my husbands 70th. The weather was awful and we felt the full force of storm Dennis. The house was the perfect place to hide from the lashing rain. Everything was perfect - one evening and we fitted 10 adults and 2 children round the beautiful kitchen table - plenty crockery and cutlery for all. Cannot recommend this house enough. Would love to stay again.
5.0
Top Hat House
Very roomy, well appointed, quiet space. Would highly recommend this central location.
5.0
Beautiful, well-equipped home
This was a beautiful home with everything you'll need for a comfortable holiday: well-equipped kitchen, up-to-date bathrooms, wonderful sitting room, great linens, comfortable beds, state-of-the-art lighting, etc. It's walking distance to most attractions and close to bus lines. We will stay here again, without a doubt.
2.5
This was a beautiful home with everything youll need for a comfortable holiday: well-equipped kitchen, up-to-date bathrooms, wonderful sitting room, great linens, comfortable beds, state-of-the-art lighting, etc. Its walking distance to most attractions and close to bus lines. We will stay here again, without a doubt.
5.0
RTN Edinburgh
A group of us stayed in Top Hat House for three nights whilst completing an overnight charity cycle. We wanted somewhere we could completely relax before and after the event. The house is very comfortable, stylish and central. Everything had been thought of, it was literally home from home and big enough for our party to spread out, enjoying each others company but also having our own space.
My only personal disappointment was that the shower pressure in the front bedroom (blue room) was completely inadequate and after 100km ride not ideal.
There seems to be a flat above too which at times was noisy as presumably they have wooden floors but not enough to spoil a truly memorable weekend largely thanks to our beautiful accommodation.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Edinburgh?
The average price for a rental in Edinburgh is £96 per night. This rental is £696 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 5* city centre accommodation - Top Hat House?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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